But then Sofia Coppola happened; the project took on a whole different light. Both Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe starring side by side might still be weird because, well, Harry Potter, but Emma Watson starring in the movie sans him? Yeah, that could really happen. Watson and Coppola just worked together on the The Bling Ring, after all, and Coppola was "so impressed" by the 23-year-old Watson.

Finally, Watson spoke up about the rumors the other night at her Noah premiere, telling Variety she's long loved The Little Mermaid (like, you know, everyone). But even more so: "I actually dressed up as Ariel for my fifth birthday," Watson said. And while she hasn't been offered the role yet, and she clarified that of course she'd "have to read it first," she also added "I love Sofia so much." SOUNDS PROMISING, we think.